South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

H 5064 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Last action — Act No. 156

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.

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Advancing 60% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

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  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill amends the law governing the Northeastern Technical College Area Commission's membership.

This bill modifies Section 59-53-510 to allow ex officio members to represent local industry on the Northeastern Technical College Area Commission. This change aims to enhance the commission's representation by including additional perspectives from local industry.

Summary

Northeast Technical College Area Commission

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The bill adds representation from local industry to the Northeast Technical College Area Commission by including ex officio members.

  • Section 59-53-510

    Representation from local industry may have three ex officio members appointed by a majority of the Northeastern Technical College Area legislative delegation consisting of one appointment per county. The industry leaders from Chesterfield, Dillon, and Marlboro counties are ex officio members of the commission and serve at the will of the legislative delegation.

    This adds local industry representation to the commission with specific appointment procedures.

Action History

  1. Act No. 156

  2. Effective date 05/15/26

  3. Signed By Governor

  4. Ratified R 208

  5. Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 61)

  6. Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled (House Journal-page 61)

  7. Read third time and returned to House with amendments (Senate Journal-page 35)

  8. Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 60)

  9. Read second time (Senate Journal-page 60)

  10. Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 60)

  11. Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education

  12. Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 5)

  13. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5)

  14. Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 22)

  15. Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 14)

  16. Read second time (House Journal-page 14)

  17. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams

  18. Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 15)

  19. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 15)

  20. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 15)

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (165)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5064 do?
Northeast Technical College Area Commission
Who sponsors H 5064?
H 5064 is sponsored by Representative Robert Q. Williams, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, and Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow.
What is the current status of H 5064?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.
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